It Was Always Him

Chapter 3

The day went by quickly. I had an English pop quiz, which I flew through. English happened to be one of my stronger subjects. I was done before the class, so I decided to lean my head back, and take a quick nap. The teacher normally doesn't notice, but even if she did, she would allow me to continue sleeping. I was her best student, and I had completed the task set. I loved my English teacher though, she was so carefree.

''Hand in all papers'' I strolled towards the front, handed her the paper, which I was sure I had gotten full marks on, and quickly rushed through the door to my next lesson.

Lunch time...

''Scarlett, over here'' Hayley waved me over to our lunch table. I sat down next to Olivia, and began picking at my pasta. I didn't normally eat much for lunch, since I was never hungry. I wasn't on a diet, even though everyone thought I was. Pulling the can of pepsi from my bag, I opened the top, and relaxed.

''What's happened over the weekend then guys?'' I took a sip of my pepsi, whilst Olivia began speaking.

''Nothing much. me and Keegan caught a movie on Friday night, and went bowling Saturday. Other than that, I didn't do much. What about you?'' She flicked her hair over her shoulder, and kissed Keegan on the lips, before turning her attention to Hayley.

''Well, as you know, Marcus and I found out we are mates. It was the strangest thing. As you all know, it happens in the evening. It began with me going down to his house, to give him his present, since I didn't want to carry it to school with me earlier that morning. Oh, I got him a laptop if you're wondering. I decided to get him something big since it was his 18th. Well, his Mother opened the door, gave me a hug and told me he was upstairs. So up I went. I knocked on his door, before walking in. I heard him say he'd be out in a minute since he was in the shower'' Her face flushed and she giggled, whilst Marcus looked lovingly into her eyes. I smiled at them.

''I sat down on his bed, and took my shoes off. As I was looking through a scrapbook on his bedside table, he walked out. I quickly turned to him, and that's when our eyes met. I'm guessing you guys know what happened then.'' Marcus bent down and gave her a peck on the lips. I had to admire them. It was cute when couples find their mates. I heard for the first few hours, you can't stand being away from them. Of course, I wouldn't know this.

''Aw, that's sweet. I wish I had found my mate by now. I have another month till I'm 18.'' I sighed, before sipping my pepsi once again. 

''Well, Tristan could be your mate, and his birthday is Friday... sooo, what if he's your mate? You will know that day when he looks at you, because only one of you has to be 18 for you both to realize you're mates.'' Hayley winked at me, whilst Olivia began going into conversation with Keegan. I looked down at my food, whilst twirling a strand of hair around my finger.

''Jenna, just fuck off already'' I could hear Tristan shouting at Jenna. I bet she was trying to seduce him again, wouldn't be the first time. I wonder what would happen if Jenna happened to be his mate. The Alpha's son's mate turns out to be the towns slut. Hmm, that would be a first. Giggling, I looked back up and saw the couples making out. Feeling awkward, I picked up my bag, and told them I was going for a walk.

I placed my bag on the sink, and looked at my reflection in the mirror. I was surprised to see I didn't have bags under my eyes. Normally I do. I run my fingers through my hair, and take my phone out of my pocket. No new messages. It wasn't like I was expecting to have any, but it would be nice.

''Oi, bitch, what did you say to Tristan to make him hate me?'' I heard the high pitch of Jenna's voice, and before I had the chance to turn around, she was grabbing my hair.

''GET OFF ME JENNA. I DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING TO HIM, MAYBE IT WAS THE FACT YOU TRIED TO GET INTO HIS BED ON YOUR DATE WHEN HE CLEARLY DIDN'T WANT YOU?'' I screamed a little louder than needed, but maybe, just maybe someone would hear me. I could feel the tears swelling up in my eyes. I quickly kicked my leg backwards, allowing it to kick Jenna, setting her off balance. But of course, she didn't let my hair go, meaning I fell down to the floor with her.

''BUT HE LOVED ME, NOW HE HATES ME. YOU SAID SOMETHING DIDN'T YOU?'' She began clawing at my face from behind. I managed to get off her, and backed up to the door.

''Jen, I haven't said shit, so don't blame me for your problems. You're just a dirty slut, and Tristan doesn't want that in a girl. I'm sorry, but not EVERY guy wants to fuck you. So I suggest you grow the fuck up, and go find some other guy who will willingly allow you in his bed.'' With that I stormed out of the bathroom, allowing the tears to fall freely down my face. I didn't know where I was going, but right now I didn't care. Pushing my way through the sea of people, I finally reached an empty classroom, and sat down. Burying my head in my hands, I let the tears spring from my eyes, and fall down my cheeks, until they finally dripped off onto the desk.

''Scar, what happened?'' His voice was smooth, like the way you would speak to a baby, calming even. Tristan came behind me, and wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me into him. I cried against his chest, letting the river of tears wet his shirt. He didn't seem to mind. His chin rested on the top of my head, whilst he rubbed his hands down my back in a way of trying to calm me. It wasn't long till the tears had stopped.

''Now, tell me what happened'' His thumb rubbed the wetness away from under my eyes. 

''J..Jenna, she blamed m...me for you n-not liking her, and then s..she attacked me'' I sniffled, not able to get my words out properly. I watched as his eyes turned into a shade of anger. That's the amazing things with wolves, our eyes can tell our emotions. When you're angry, they go a dark shade of red, if you're upset, they go blue, and when you find your mate, they turn into a pinky green colour. I didn't want him to hurt Jen, I would feel so guilty.

''Don't go anywhere, I will be right back.'' With that, he got up and ran out of the classroom door.